Senior Narrative Writer – AAA Game Studio

Wwshemi; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud Chamber is seeking a Senior Writer to shape the narrative vision of BioShock. You will collaborate with writers and designers to craft story arcs, dialogue, and characters that support our themes and world.

You’ll drive content from concept to completion, produce scripts across narrative tiers, and implement narrative work into the game engine using Unreal Engine. A portfolio demonstrating strong storytelling and flexibility to critique is essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional writing experience in games or related media.
• 2-3 published works (video game credits preferred).
• Experience with narrative game tools and Unreal Engine.
• Portfolio demonstrating high-caliber storytelling.
• Writing samples required for interview.

Responsibilities

• Drive narrative content from concept through completion, ensuring consistent tone and thematic depth across the entire game.
• Produce high-quality scripts across all narrative tiers, including critical path storylines, supporting side content, and systemic dialogue.
• Create multidimensional character bios, sample writing, and casting sides for voice talent.
• Implement narrative content and scripts directly into the game engine using Unreal Engine and proprietary narrative tools.
• Actively participate in play sessions, offer constructive narrative and design feedback, and assist in refining writing pipelines and workflows.

Skills

Storytelling

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Communication

Editing

Tools

Unreal Engine

Job description

Cloud Chamber is seeking a Senior Writer to shape the narrative vision of BioShock. You will collaborate with writers and designers to craft story arcs, dialogue, and characters that support our themes and world.

You’ll drive content from concept to completion, produce scripts across narrative tiers, and implement narrative work into the game engine using Unreal Engine. A portfolio demonstrating strong storytelling and flexibility to critique is essential.